Authors of zilverspoor

MEET THESE AUTHORS AT ZILVERSPOOR

On a quest for fantasy books? Or do you prefer horror or science fiction? For exciting worlds and beautiful stories written by Dutch authors you visit the stand of publishing companies Zilverspoor. You can find the publisher in the Dealer Hall with a stand lager than ever. Of course, as tradition, the authors will be present for book signing.

Cocky van Dijk

Cocky van Dijk lives for stories. Not only is she the publisher of Zilverspoor and Zilverbron, she also edits and writes. In short, she is into stories every day. Of course, she is bringing along her latest book, the collection of short stories Brain Phantoms. And she likes to talk about it. It is a collection of all kinds of stories she has written over the years. The themes that run through the book are: change, liberation, 1001-nights, and especially humour. Of course, The Death Society part 1, Shadow Warrior, is also there. With this, Cocky has started a new series. The idea for The Death Society came about after a spelling error. The word stuck and expanded into a magical world where Shadow Warriors rule over death in a brotherhood, about Silver Runners who try to help lost souls. But most of all it's about Ranah, Rorrick and Si'denn who are all trying to find their place in the world, while their lives are turned upside down. They have nothing to do with each other, until their life threads entwine with all its consequences. Cocky will be signing her books on Saturday and Sunday at the Zilverspoor stand.

Django Mathijsen

Django Mathijsen (1966) started writing science fiction stories as a logical sequel to the hundreds of popular science articles he has written. Over the years he has won many prizes for his stories, some of which were written in collaboration with Anaïd Haen. With her, he now has more than twenty titles to his name, both for children and for adults. Besides in the Netherlands, his work has also been published in America and other countries. He graduated in engineering from TU Eindhoven and worked as a jazz organist. In addition, he was a technical consultant to the TV programme 'Robot Wars'. Besides Once upon what will come and the Decadentia series, Django's technothriller Roboright will also be on display at Zilverspoor Publishers' stand. Django Mathijsen will be signing books on Saturday and Sunday.

Dianne Arentsen

Dianne Arentsen is busy creating stories on a daily basis and already has several books to her name. In her series Het patroon, you are taken into the unique world of Sondar with different characters, strange creatures and an original magic system. She has also written the children's book Fort Enigma. This is an interactive story full of adventure, in which you go criss-cross through the book. As a reader, you are assigned a lector, a robot buddy that you can control and that you can use to help the main character win a tournament at Fort Enigma. There are no chapters, just rooms. By solving puzzles and riddles along the way, you can discover where the story continues. Including QR codes for online games and other fun extras. Dianne will be signing her books on Saturday and Sunday at the Zilverspoor stand.

Peter DeWillis

As the author of two book series, Peter ends up in wonderful adventures. In his capacity as Peter DeWillis, he recounts the magical world in The Books of Terra Fabula. Disguised as Gustaaf Glibber, he takes us to monsters with hearts of gold in Griezel & Co. Through his profession as a maker and teacher, Peter works at various theatre and film schools where he coaches students to create stories using various media. The world of imagination is where he lives every day, surrounded by beautiful stories. Peter will be signing on Saturday and Sunday.

Larissa Klein Bennink

Larissa Klein Bennink has always been fond of stories. Both as a child and nowadays, she can often be found with one or more books in her bag (because what if that one book is finished on the way?). Larissa particularly feels at home in the fantasy genre. When she's not immersed in a book, she's busy writing her own stories, for Dungeons & Dragons, LARP, and of course, her own books. Meanwhile, her first book in the Revolution series has been released: "Initiation." What if the heir to the throne of a land where magic is illegal turns out to be a magician? And what if that heir befriends the crew of an air pirate ship? "Initiation" marks the beginning of a steampunk-fantasy series that focuses on friendship, adventure, the threat of civil war, and the importance of making one's own choices. The second part, "Deposed," has also been released, and Larissa is diligently working on the third installment. Times are changing. The Revolution is here. Larissa will be signing books all weekend at the Zilverspoor booth.

Robin Rozendal

Robin Rozendal (1984) is a writer and illustrator of fantasy books, in addition to her work as a video maker and photographer. She lives in Amsterdam with two cats. Lost Aluria is the first book in the Living Cities series. She previously published the collection of stories 'Worlds Awakening' with a writing group, which also contains a story from Erimaer. In addition, she drew her own cover and illustrations, made several cover illustrations for Vonk Magazine and illustrated the children's book 'Luguberg: talent hunt', by Dianne Arentsen.

Anaïd Haen

Anaïd Haen (1966) writes about everything that fascinates her, for every age and in every genre where a story wants to be told. If she really had to choose, it would be science fiction, closely followed by fantasy, because in those genres she can invent worlds, characters and circumstances to the fullest. She often does this together with author Django Mathijsen who, just like Anaïd, has won many story contest. With him, she has written more than twenty books and dozens of short stories. Their science fiction collection Once upon what will come contains stories with which they scored high, both nationally and internationally. But their wonderful series Decadentia is one you won't want to miss. Anaïd Haen will be signing her books on Saturday and Sunday.

Jeroen Vreijling

Jeroen Vreijling writes exciting fantasy books for young readers. His books are fast-paced with a humorous twist. With his debut novel, *Drakenkruid* (Dragon Herb), he entered the 2012 “Luitingh Fantasy” and “Magic Tales” Writers' Competition, where he made it to the shortlist. In 2017, the book was published by Zilverbron, followed by *Heksensteen* (Witch Stone). This weekend at Heroes Dutch Comic Con, the third installment, *Elfenbron* (Elf Spring), will be released. In *Elfenbron*, the witches’ revenge escalates to the point where it threatens the very existence of the entire town of Bijlstad. Jeroen will be signing books all weekend at the Zilverspoor stand.

Ian Laverman

The dyslexic fantasy writer Ian Laverman is the author of the Dutch book series The Chronicles of Magic. The series consists of two separate trilogies (The Source of Magic Trilogy & The Corruption Trilogy) and a standalone book (The Dark Side of Magic) with three individual stories (Nightmare Horde, Fallen, The Night of the Living Objects). The Chronicles of Magic tells the story of the renowned golden generation; exceptionally talented magicians trying to navigate a magic-infused world where anything is possible. The Chronicles of Magic was born from the desire to bring more classic fantasy back to bookstores and to create a world where readers can lose themselves. Do you love magic, epic adventures, and want to escape to a world with endless possibilities? Then The Chronicles of Magic is the series for you.

Kirsten Groot

With a growing interest in Japan, Kirsten Groot chose this country as the setting for her historical fantasy series, *Shirareta Sekai* ("The Known World"). In 2018, she debuted with *The Return of Layhar*, followed by the second book, *Amar’s Choice*. This weekend at Heroes Dutch Comic Con, the third installment, *The Threads of AI*, will be released. It’s a beautiful conclusion to the trilogy, which is now complete. Curious? Come take a look and chat with Kirsten. Immerse yourself in a new world, where dragons are revered as gods and foxes deceive you with illusions.

Inge de Vries

Inge de Vries (1988) learned to read at the age of four and has never stopped since. As a child, she was already writing stories, and to this day, she sees an adventure in everything. Her favorite genre is historical fantasy with a touch of magic. This passion has resulted in a beautiful series: *The Reignovar Trilogy*. Two parts have already been published, and work on the third is underway. *Shadow of the Lahr* is the first installment, while *Queen of Chalices*—the newest part—was released this spring. This series takes you into a historical world filled with breathtaking landscapes, powerful symbolism, believable characters, and a hint of magic. It’s an enchanting story, where nothing is as it seems.

Kelly van der Laan

Kelly van der Laan made a big splash with her modern fantasy *The Price of Water*. “*Die Hard*, but with monsters,” she jokes. It’s a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat. And the sequel, *Blood in the Water*, has been even more impressive. Haven’t read it yet? Curious to see what happens next? Pick up a copy at the Zilverspoor stand, and she’ll add a personal note just for you. But that’s not all Kelly has written. In 2020, she published a cross-genre story collection under the Zilverspoor label called *Lost Souls*, featuring stories she wrote over the years for various writing contests, including *Pink Water*, which won the Fantastels Story Competition in 2013. The stories range from fantasy to sci-fi, urban fantasy, horror, and back again, each centered on ordinary people in extraordinary situations. And, of course, she’ll also have her *Lentagon Trilogy* with her.

Salomon Corlyn

Salomon Corlyn is a fantasy enthusiast with a deep love for dragons and a passion for epic dwarf tales. Since the age of twelve, he has dreamed of creating a world of his own, drawing inspiration from numerous fantasy books and films. His training as a history teacher also provided him with fresh insights, as the history of our world is filled with intriguing peoples, bloody wars, and awe-inspiring figures. This has led to a series of remarkable books you won’t want to miss: *Dragon Flight*, *The City with Two Faces*, and *The City of Shadow Dragons*.